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SUSHI Act

USA119th CongressHR-3706| House 
| Updated: 2/11/2026
Brian Babin

Brian Babin

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill directs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to create a standard methodology for identifying the country of origin of seafood. This initiative is designed to bolster enforcement efforts against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing . These key agency leaders will consult with the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Commandant of the Coast Guard in this development. The methodology must be based on chemical analysis and tailored to meet the needs of Federal and State law enforcement agencies. Key requirements include minimizing processing time, utilizing a portable field kit , and being capable of testing various prepared seafood dishes, such as sushi and ceviche. Initial pilot studies for this methodology will focus on two specific species: red snapper, representing a stationary stock, and tuna, as an example of a highly migratory stock. Within two years of the bill's enactment, the Under Secretary must submit a comprehensive report to Congress. This report will summarize the developed methodology, outline a plan for its operationalization, and provide explanations if any aspect is deemed impractical, suggesting further research or alternative approaches.
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Jun 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 4, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 16, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Jul 22, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Feb 11, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 11, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 11, 2026
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
  • June 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 4, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • July 16, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.


  • July 22, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • February 11, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 11, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • February 11, 2026
    Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Congressional oversightCrimes against animals and natural resourcesFishesFood supply, safety, and labelingGovernment studies and investigationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesSeafoodWildlife conservation and habitat protection

SUSHI Act

USA119th CongressHR-3706| House 
| Updated: 2/11/2026
This bill directs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to create a standard methodology for identifying the country of origin of seafood. This initiative is designed to bolster enforcement efforts against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing . These key agency leaders will consult with the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Commandant of the Coast Guard in this development. The methodology must be based on chemical analysis and tailored to meet the needs of Federal and State law enforcement agencies. Key requirements include minimizing processing time, utilizing a portable field kit , and being capable of testing various prepared seafood dishes, such as sushi and ceviche. Initial pilot studies for this methodology will focus on two specific species: red snapper, representing a stationary stock, and tuna, as an example of a highly migratory stock. Within two years of the bill's enactment, the Under Secretary must submit a comprehensive report to Congress. This report will summarize the developed methodology, outline a plan for its operationalization, and provide explanations if any aspect is deemed impractical, suggesting further research or alternative approaches.
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Timeline
Jun 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 4, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 16, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Jul 22, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Feb 11, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 11, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 11, 2026
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
  • June 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 4, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • July 16, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.


  • July 22, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • February 11, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 11, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • February 11, 2026
    Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Brian Babin

Brian Babin

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightCrimes against animals and natural resourcesFishesFood supply, safety, and labelingGovernment studies and investigationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesSeafoodWildlife conservation and habitat protection